Surah Al Alaq – What’s in a name? Surah Al Alaq contains the earliest revelation to the Prophet Muhammad, therefore its the beginning point of my Millennial Quran Study Project (MQSP), formally the Quran Year Project (QYP). I realized, while I was in Pakistan, that there was no way I was going to read theContinue reading “QYP -Field Notes #1”
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NYC- There’s Just Your First Time
Adventure, did someone yell “ADVENTURE?” I fell that these days I hear it everywhere! And, apparently 2015, so far Alhumdulillah, can be summed up in that single word. Being the de facto theme for this year. Its my first visit, to New York City, can you imagine that? (Then on to Boston and a camping trip toContinue reading “NYC- There’s Just Your First Time”
Muslim Men in Mini Skirts, Heels and Beards…. #LikeNever
Fashion is all about leaning forward. Designers do their thing by pushing the limits and this post is almost a stream of conscience reaction to men’s fashion because I highly doubt one day we will have practicing Muslim males showing up at masjids wearing mini skirts and high heels and the while sporting burly beards.Continue reading “Muslim Men in Mini Skirts, Heels and Beards…. #LikeNever”
Reason Enough to Get A Tattoo(s)
Tattoo’s are haraam in Islam. Haraam being that the act is strictly forbidden. It will lead you to hell, but it isn’t necessarily your ticket to hell, for that there really is the ONE unforgivable Sin. The Sin of Sins that you can’t repent from, and getting a tattoo is not one of those. IfContinue reading “Reason Enough to Get A Tattoo(s)”
How is that politicians always know the answers?
Ever wonder how a politician could possibly know everything? Can it be omnipresence? When I was younger I just was in awe at how politicians could answer all the questions being asked of them, how they must have amazing memories but also a voracious appetite for information. To me that put a politician in aContinue reading “How is that politicians always know the answers?”
Friday Round Up Week 9
Friday Khutbah I was fortunate enough to be at the 2012 MAS Los Angeles Convention in Long Beach where I got to listen to Imam Siraj Wahaj. He is, as one friend put it, the Imam of Imams in the United States and I love listening to him preach because of his combining of BlackContinue reading “Friday Round Up Week 9”
5 Things That Help Me Keep the Ramadan Spirit Going
Its another set of 10 days- those of Dhul Hajj. Hajj…sigh. Well if you can’t go for Hajj, there are the 10 days leading into Eid and the most important day for everyone, regardless if you’re performing Hajj or not, is the Day of Arefa. As those 10 days start (today), I was reflecting onContinue reading “5 Things That Help Me Keep the Ramadan Spirit Going”
5 Things Muslim Girls Should Know When Using an Online Marriage Service
When you hang out with single people, and happen to be single, the conversation usually comes around to the “marriage process”. Over time I started to notice a trend of things guys complained about while using online services like http://www.halfourdeen.com or even http://www.eharmony.com – the last friend gave me the impetus to do something whenContinue reading “5 Things Muslim Girls Should Know When Using an Online Marriage Service”
Bullying in Public Schools isn’t just limited to a students sexuality
The past couple of years there have been screaming headlines about student suicides resulting from bullying, specifically for students that are Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Bisexual identified. However, bullying as an issue is not limited to just sexuality, in fact, Federal law as well as California State law along with the Education Board, school districtsContinue reading “Bullying in Public Schools isn’t just limited to a students sexuality”
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